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Common Canine Heart Conditions: Croney Research Group

Common Canine Heart Conditions: Croney Research Group

by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Health, Reproductive Healthcare, Veterinary Care

Heart disease (or cardiac disease) is an umbrella term for abnormalities of the heart’s structure or function. Approximately 1 in 10 dogs will experience heart disease in their lifetime. This handout reviews some of the most common heart conditions and the breeds most...
Inbreeding and line breeding:  What you need to know – Croney Research Group

Inbreeding and line breeding: What you need to know – Croney Research Group

by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Genetics, Health, Reproductive Healthcare

Humans developed dog breeds for specific physical and behavioral characteristics. Most of this selection happened over the last 200 years or so. Creating breeds required starting with a limited pool of dogs with certain desired traits. Dogs from that original group...
Early Exposure for Puppies – Croney Research Group

Early Exposure for Puppies – Croney Research Group

by Barb List | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Behavior, Breeder Resource, Socialization

What is Early Exposure? Early exposure is similar to how we socialize puppies with humans and other dogs/animals. In this case, we give puppies exposure to sounds, sights, surfaces, and situations. We focus on things they are likely to experience in their adult living...
Be Dog Smart: Grooming

Be Dog Smart: Grooming

by Barb List | Aug 1, 2021 | Pet Families, Preventative Care, Preventative Health Care - Grooming & Nail Care

Be Dog Smart: Fitness and Exercise

Be Dog Smart: Fitness and Exercise

by Barb List | Aug 1, 2021 | Exercise, How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need, Pet Families

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